undersky | exploring VBrazil's Monsterdrone synthesizer!

video upload by M Hob

"The Monsterdrone is a strange (in the best sense of the word) synthesizer - featuring 8 VCOs arranged over two banks (4 pairs of oscillators) with FM between the two banks, an inbuilt mixer for the 4 voices, and a very fun rhythmic section in lieu of an envelope, an internal clock and 3 filters (2 independent BP filters and a resonant LP). It's a Brazilian synthesizer built by VBrazil Systems (https://www.vbrazilsystems.com/) and it excels at creating thick droning sound and textures (as its name implies).

In this track I decided to simply play the mixer (and rhythmic section) of a fixed tuning on each of the 4 voices as I explore the different possibilities of this great synth, without any other instruments or modulation sources. Everything is played over some beautiful sky footage I've recorded since the spring thunderstorms began here in Brazil during the last few weeks (ending one of the longest draughts in recorded history where I live). To add some atmosphere to the track I used Ableton's Hybrid Reverb with an impulse response recorded at Maes Howe (https://www.openair.hosted.york.ac.uk...), the neolithical cairn in Orkney and used Freakshow Industries MISHBY for some high frequency glitching/tape distortion.

Everything was recorded live on Ableton."

Dune Expectral - Brazilian Synth Tracks Featuring VBrazil Systems, RECO-SYNTH Pogona 3, Novation Peak & the Moog Grandmother

Dune Expectral

Note this the first post to feature the RECO-SYNTH Pogona 3.

Playlist:

1. Sunset Synthesizer - Eurorack and Moog Grandmother Brazilian Jams

Be welcome! I am very happy to have you here.

This is a challenge, I am looking for new timbres with my synthesizers, but I decided to look for them in different places, in this case it was a wonderful sunset in the city of Sorriso, Mato Grosso, Brazil.

All sounds, modification were created in real time. I used the Moog grandmother to make the bass, the Eurorack modular Vinicius Brazil to create the melogic part, the Novation Peak for the leads, and Pogona 3 by Arthur Joly to create the percussive part, the whole drum is 100% analog.

The melodies are coming through ableton live only this is digital. And of course this wonderful video captured by La Isla Filmes.

2. Wave Folder - JAM SYNTH - Eurorack Modular, Novation Peak

In this jam I used Vinicius Brazil's Wave Folder with Lizard 3. The sound it generates is just amazing. The drums used Arthur Joly's Pogona 3.

3. Quantum - LIVE SYNTH - Eurorack Modular, Moog Grandmother, Novation Peak and Ocean Verb.

I used a Motu microlite to connect Novation Peak, Moog Grandmother and my two modular synthesizers VB and Pogona 3. Ableton live only sends the signal via midi, the rest I did in real time by the synthesizers using the modulations and a WAVEFOLDER to create distortion. I love this!

4. LIVE SYNTH - Eurorack Modular, Moog Grandmother, Novation Peak

I used a Motu microlite to connect Novation Peak, Moog Grandmother and my two modular synthesizers VB and Pogona 3. Ableton live only sends the signal via midi, the rest I did in real time by the synthesizers using the modulations and a WAVEFOLDER to create one distortion.

5. POGONA Synthesizer -- Fantastic World Vol 2

Pogona 3 is a synthesizer made in Brazil by a guy named Arthur Joly. I recently acquired it and am getting to know the toy.

6. POGONA Synthesizer -- Fantastic World Vol 1

Pogona 3 is a synthesizer made in Brazil by a guy named Arthur Joly. I recently acquired it and am getting to know the toy.

7. Generative Eurorack modular synthesizer - HOUR 01

Generative sounds created with Vinicius Brazil modules. There are 18 modules and a Reverb Ocean Machine pedal.

8. Generative Eurorack modular synthesizer - HOUR 02

Generative sounds created with Vinicius Brazil modules. There are 18 modules and a Reverb Ocean Machine pedal.

9. Generative Eurorack modular synthesizer - HOUR 03

Generative sounds created with Vinicius Brazil modules. There are 18 modules and a Reverb Ocean Machine pedal.

Vinicius Electrik Lizard System Introduction

Published on Aug 21, 2018 Key Magic Inc

"WE ARE LIVE! Get your hands on the Lizard System by Vinicius Electrik on their online store :D https://viniciuselectrik.com/
Video by Quincas Moreira"

Update: Regarding Vinicius Electrik vs. VBrazil Systems, Vinicius Electrik is the new brand for the US made systems, while VBrazil will continue to be used for hand made modules in Brazil.

Vinicius Electrik Lizard Eurorack System

Published on Apr 21, 2018 Key Magic Inc

Vinicius Electrik, formally VBrazil Systems.

via this auction

"Very Powerful Eurorack Analog Modular Synthesizer System with digital control.
Consists of nine modules mounted in a 104HP case: Lizard Oscillator/Sequencer; MultiWaves Oscillator/LFO; Stage Variable VCF; OverFolder; ADSR (x2); DualVCA; 4 Channel Mixer and Midi Port. Includes power adapter and 24 colored patch cables of assorted sizes. Tested, with original box. Assembled in USA."

This is the first post to feature Vinicius Electrik.

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Synth Diy Guy Featured Builder: Vinicius Brazil!

Published on Sep 2, 2017 Synth Diy Guy

"A visit and a chat with my partner and teacher Vinicius Brazil of VBrazil Modular.

Here´s a translation of our conversation:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/slwj5baadyx..."

" SYNTH DIY GUY - Featured Builder - Vinicius Brazil
Q - Hi Vinicius! V - Hi
Q - All good? V - All great!
Q - Tell us a little bit about your path, how you got started with electronics and music.
V - I arrived at electronics thanks to music. When I was a kid, 15 years old, I got my first guitar, and in Brazil it was very expensive to acquire guitar pedals. So I started to take some of my friends’ pedals and study their insides, this was in the 60 ́s, and from there I started making my own pedals. Copying at first, then creating muy own solutions. This got me excited and I went on to study Electronics and graduate college as an Electronic Engineer.
Q- Cool, and what kinds of pedals did you make at first?
V - All were guitar pedals. I started of course with fuzz and distortion, then on to more sophisticated things like flangers, phasers and delays. This was during the 70 ́s. In the end of the 70 ́s synthesizers started attracting me. That ́s when I built my first semi modular synth in 1978/79.
Q - Do you still have that synth?

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Fernando Lima & Icaro Ferre - testando 1..2..3

Published on Jul 11, 2016 Fernando Lima

www.producaodemusicaeletronica.com.br

VBrazil Systems eurorack modular in red.

Lizard2

Published on Jul 1, 2016 Fernando Lima

"Lfo+adsr+vcf+vco+lizard2"

VBrazil Systems eurorack modular system.

Vinicius Brazil - Som Analógico X Som Digital

Published on Jun 22, 2016 Fernando Lima

Vinicius Brazil of vBrazil Systems

"Encomendei um sistema modular com o Vinicius Brazil e fiquei na maior ansiedade para ter logo o "bicho" aqui no estúdio.
Assim que ficou pronto fui buscar juntamente com meu parceiro Danny Olliiver
Daí pensamos. Porque não uma palestra particular do próprio mestre pra gente?
Afinal todo conhecimento é bem vindo, ainda mais se tratando de áudio e suas relações, não é verdade?
Daí surgiu a ideia de gravar algumas explicações a respeito dos módulos que o próprio BRAZIL desenvolve.
Uma ótima oportunidade para produtores que estão começando a usar sons analógicos, além do que é um inventor BRASILEIRO com uma vasta experiência que coloca marcas famosas no bolso.
O mini curso vai estar na íntegra logo mais no meu site.
www.producaodemusicaeletronica.com.br"

Googlish:
"I ordered a modular system with Vinicius Brazil and was most anxious to soon have the" bug "in the studio.
Once it was ready I went to get along with my partner Danny Olliiver
Hence we think. Why not a private lecture the master himself for us?
After all knowledge is welcome, especially when it comes to audio and relationships, is not it?
Hence the idea to record some explanations about the modules that own BRAZIL develops.
A great opportunity for producers who are starting to use analog sounds, beyond what is a Brazilian inventor with extensive experience that puts famous brands in the pocket.
The mini course will be in full soon on my website.
www.producaodemusicaeletronica.com.br "

Experimenting with the VBrazil Systems Modules

Published on Jun 1, 2016 Ícaro Ferre

"My goal for this patch was to try to create an interesting patch using my VBrazil Systems modules (Aether Oscillator, MultiLFO and Lizard 2 mk2) and some Intellijel modules (Triatt, µVCA, and µScale).

While this may not sound extremely musical to some people, this patch can easily be modified to be a lot simpler and 'standard'.

Here's a brief explanation of the patch: Lizard2 is being used as a Sequencer and 8-stage switcher. The sequencer output is being attenuated by the Intellijel Triatt and quantized by the Intellijel µScale mk2.

The sine output of the Aether VCO is going straight into the Intellijel µVCA and the output of the Lizard 2's switcher is patched into the FM input of the Aether. The other outputs of the Aether Oscillator were patched into the 8 inputs of the Lizard 2's switcher.

In order to create an envelope for my synth voice, I'm using the LFO 1 in the MultiLFO module as a simple AR envelope. I've managed to achieve satisfactory results by setting the waveform to SAW, frequency to LOW, and patching the Square output of Lizard 2 into the HSYNC input of the LFO 1 (to trigger the envelope).

The output of the LFO 1 is then patched into the CV input of the µVCA.

LFOs 2 and 3 from the MultiLFO module are also being used to control LFO 1's Frequency / length (via CV Width input) and Phase (shape).

I apologize for the video quality. I had to record it with my iPad so the quality is not amazing.

For more information about the VBrazil modules, check out http://vbrazilsystems.com"

VBrazil Systems - Some Disturbed Sound Experiences

Published on Mar 12, 2015 Vinicius Brazil

"Aether System One - Modular Synthesizer Composition

VBrazil Systems

www.vbrazilsystems.com"

The Lizard Chronicles PT1

"An improvised modular performance featuring the VBrazil Lizard2 and Multi LFO, the MFOS ADSR, Dual VC Delay and Wave Freaker, the Hex Inverter/Ryk Miller Jupiter Storm, The Thomas White LPG, and the Yusynth VCO and EMS Filter."

Quincas X aka Quincas Moreira is the man behind VBrazil Systems.

Fernando Lima Monsterdrone System

Published on Dec 29, 2014 Fernando Lima

See the VBrazil Systems channel below for more.

Fernando Lima - Modular 2

Published on Nov 7, 2014 Fernando Lima

VBrazil Systems on top.

Modular Synth + Monsterdrone

Published on Nov 2, 2014 Fernando Lima

VBrazil Systems Monsterdrone

Circuito Eletronico - Vinicius Brazil

Published on Nov 2, 2013 Paulo Beto·165 videos

"Grande explicação sobre a diferença entre o som digital e o analogico."

VBrazil Systems.

Arp2600 + 808

Published on Oct 14, 2013

"Reco-head"

& VBrazil Systems Chronos 16 Step Sequencer.

VBrazil Systems Monsterdrone Controlled by Modular & More

via Vinicius Brazil on Facebook

2 drones operated manually
1 drone controlled by MultiLFO (Noise + S&H)
1 drone controlled by Lizard2 (SEQ Mode) — in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.



"Aether System One Modular Synthesizer"



"Drone Therapy"

Monster Motun

"Jamming with new [VBrazil Systems] Monsterdrone synth"

VBrazil Systems MonsterDrone Birds

MonsterDrone Birds by Vinicius Brazil

Watch your audio levels on this one.

"MonsterDrone bird´s simple simulation"

VBrazil Systems Aether System One Modular Pics

Full gallery by Vinicius Brazil on Facebook here.

Pictured here:

LIZARD
Complex Morphing VCO/SEQ with 8 LFO´s
Banana Jacks option
(also can be 3,5mm Jacks)

LIZARD 2
Black Series
Complex Morphing VCO/SEQ
Banana Jack option
(also can be 3,5mm Jacks)

"Configuração apresentada no Encontro 18Ago2012"

Also see the "Monster Drone" system posted here and of course the VBrazil label below for more.